Sports Performance Therapists in Simi Valley, CA
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or feel you've hit a wall to progress, these states can create stress and disconnection, making personal fulfillment in career and relationships challenging. As we understand that physical exercise builds and strengthens our physical endurance, psychotherapy is a process of building and strengthening the mind's capacity to endure and respond. The therapeutic process is rooted in connection, transparency, and authenticity. I work from a collaborative and mindfulness approach to help guide my clients in understanding the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and actions to effect change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or feel you've hit a wall to progress, these states can create stress and disconnection, making personal fulfillment in career and relationships challenging. As we understand that physical exercise builds and strengthens our physical endurance, psychotherapy is a process of building and strengthening the mind's capacity to endure and respond. The therapeutic process is rooted in connection, transparency, and authenticity. I work from a collaborative and mindfulness approach to help guide my clients in understanding the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and actions to effect change.
It takes a great amount of courage to be seeking a therapist as you are doing right now. You have made the choice to seek out help, and for that, I can say you are already on your journey of healing. In a session with me, you will find acceptance, understanding, and compassion with any challenge you are facing. No matter what your goal is, you don't have to do it alone.
It takes a great amount of courage to be seeking a therapist as you are doing right now. You have made the choice to seek out help, and for that, I can say you are already on your journey of healing. In a session with me, you will find acceptance, understanding, and compassion with any challenge you are facing. No matter what your goal is, you don't have to do it alone.
Starting therapy doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. In fact, engaging in therapy is a clear sign of self-respect and personal accountability. We all have room for growth and I specialize in helping you identify and improve in these area's. I've never heard anyone say, "I wish I hadn't invested in my mental health."
Starting therapy doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. In fact, engaging in therapy is a clear sign of self-respect and personal accountability. We all have room for growth and I specialize in helping you identify and improve in these area's. I've never heard anyone say, "I wish I hadn't invested in my mental health."
Are you looking for support for your child, your family, or yourself during a major life transition? I specialize in helping children and families build stronger connections, navigate challenges, and thrive. With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and advanced certifications in perinatal and child mental health, I offer personalized, evidence-based care that is both compassionate and effective.
Are you looking for support for your child, your family, or yourself during a major life transition? I specialize in helping children and families build stronger connections, navigate challenges, and thrive. With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and advanced certifications in perinatal and child mental health, I offer personalized, evidence-based care that is both compassionate and effective.
Hi there, I'm Susan! My work as a therapist is dedicated to supporting your growth and well-being. I believe deeply in the resilience of people and the ability to navigate life‘s challenges. Therapy can be a powerful space to explore, heal, and move forward, and my role is to walk alongside you with compassion, understanding, and hope. Our relationship will be one of trust, safety, and self-discovery. I work primarily from an insight-oriented perspective, but also rely on cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, and mind-body approaches.
Hi there, I'm Susan! My work as a therapist is dedicated to supporting your growth and well-being. I believe deeply in the resilience of people and the ability to navigate life‘s challenges. Therapy can be a powerful space to explore, heal, and move forward, and my role is to walk alongside you with compassion, understanding, and hope. Our relationship will be one of trust, safety, and self-discovery. I work primarily from an insight-oriented perspective, but also rely on cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, and mind-body approaches.
Hello, I’m Cristina Morelli, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California (No. 107804). I specialize in working with individuals aged 16 and older, focusing on managing anxiety and depression. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a trauma-informed approach, I help clients enhance their well-being and improve their relationships.
Hello, I’m Cristina Morelli, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California (No. 107804). I specialize in working with individuals aged 16 and older, focusing on managing anxiety and depression. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a trauma-informed approach, I help clients enhance their well-being and improve their relationships.
Whether you are looking to improve what is already working or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss or even the daily challenges of being a caregiver to a loved one, together we can work to help you live your very best life.
Alongside traditional therapy services, I offer executive coaching for individuals and groups, supporting leaders in building emotional intelligence, resilience, and effective leadership skills.
Whether you are looking to improve what is already working or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss or even the daily challenges of being a caregiver to a loved one, together we can work to help you live your very best life.
Alongside traditional therapy services, I offer executive coaching for individuals and groups, supporting leaders in building emotional intelligence, resilience, and effective leadership skills.
I respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Here you will find a safe, supportive space to explore concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and porn use. My goal is to help you build insight, self-awareness, and practical tools for a more fulfilling life. Therapy is collaborative—you don’t have to do this alone. Taking the first step can feel scary, but you can do it.
I respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Here you will find a safe, supportive space to explore concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and porn use. My goal is to help you build insight, self-awareness, and practical tools for a more fulfilling life. Therapy is collaborative—you don’t have to do this alone. Taking the first step can feel scary, but you can do it.
My therapeutic approach involves exploring your past to identify and ultimately change current problem behaviors. I believe gaining insight and healing from past experiences and relationships is the key to finding peace in your life. I find using a combination of theoretical approaches is helpful for my clients. I combine attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients identify and change the areas in their lives they find problematic. I will provide education on the benefits of goal-setting and give you examples of typical goals and benefits we may set together.
My therapeutic approach involves exploring your past to identify and ultimately change current problem behaviors. I believe gaining insight and healing from past experiences and relationships is the key to finding peace in your life. I find using a combination of theoretical approaches is helpful for my clients. I combine attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients identify and change the areas in their lives they find problematic. I will provide education on the benefits of goal-setting and give you examples of typical goals and benefits we may set together.
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Change for the better is good. Yet any change is difficult. Many of us do well at managing our lives by mitigating our problems with justifications like, "It's not that bad...things could be worse." Until, one day, the epiphany hits, and we realize that we need help. I urge my patients to excavate patterns from their past that may be holding them back, so we can work toward solutions and strategies for bettering their lives and relationships.
Change for the better is good. Yet any change is difficult. Many of us do well at managing our lives by mitigating our problems with justifications like, "It's not that bad...things could be worse." Until, one day, the epiphany hits, and we realize that we need help. I urge my patients to excavate patterns from their past that may be holding them back, so we can work toward solutions and strategies for bettering their lives and relationships.
As humans we seek to connect with others that appreciate and understand us as we travel throughout our lives. My purpose is to be your listening ear, sound board and navigator as you through each phase of your life. It matters not if the issue is small or big I'll be here to give assistance. My goal is to work with you and cope with life stressors such as: mood regulation, relationships (family, friend, romantic, work), anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and so much more. Life can seem like endless chaos let's work together to calm the storm.
As humans we seek to connect with others that appreciate and understand us as we travel throughout our lives. My purpose is to be your listening ear, sound board and navigator as you through each phase of your life. It matters not if the issue is small or big I'll be here to give assistance. My goal is to work with you and cope with life stressors such as: mood regulation, relationships (family, friend, romantic, work), anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and so much more. Life can seem like endless chaos let's work together to calm the storm.
Are you seeking support to improve your mental & emotional health, increase your performance, or achieve life balance? Looking to build stronger interpersonal or conflict resolution skills, strengthen your relationships, or function more effectively at work or school? If you're ready for personal growth, identity development, or simply looking for a safe, affirming space to heal, unlearn limiting beliefs, & connect to your authentic self.
I offer therapy in person in West Los Angeles & virtually in CA, FL, VT and ID. My services are focused on being culturally & LGBTQIA2s+ affirming, anti-racist, empowering & individualized.
Are you seeking support to improve your mental & emotional health, increase your performance, or achieve life balance? Looking to build stronger interpersonal or conflict resolution skills, strengthen your relationships, or function more effectively at work or school? If you're ready for personal growth, identity development, or simply looking for a safe, affirming space to heal, unlearn limiting beliefs, & connect to your authentic self.
I offer therapy in person in West Los Angeles & virtually in CA, FL, VT and ID. My services are focused on being culturally & LGBTQIA2s+ affirming, anti-racist, empowering & individualized.
The mental side of sports can feel isolating and overwhelming.
I provide telehealth services across Ohio and California. You’re an athlete—youth, collegiate, or elite—balancing the intense pressure to perform with the emotional toll it takes on your wellbeing. You might struggle with anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, or feeling uncertain about your identity beyond sport. Maybe you’re navigating transitions—stepping up to higher competition or planning life after the game. Your goal is to rebuild confidence, sharpen mental focus, and find true balance. You want to feel mentally strong and emotionally clear so you can thrive both within the sport and in life beyond it.
The mental side of sports can feel isolating and overwhelming.
I provide telehealth services across Ohio and California. You’re an athlete—youth, collegiate, or elite—balancing the intense pressure to perform with the emotional toll it takes on your wellbeing. You might struggle with anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, or feeling uncertain about your identity beyond sport. Maybe you’re navigating transitions—stepping up to higher competition or planning life after the game. Your goal is to rebuild confidence, sharpen mental focus, and find true balance. You want to feel mentally strong and emotionally clear so you can thrive both within the sport and in life beyond it.
I'm Dr. Dave Botsford, a clinical and sport psychologist and the owner of Mountain Minded Performance Psychology in Santa Barbara. My primary area of expertise is working with athletes, coaches, and teams from youth to elite levels, helping individuals to refine the consistency of their performance and elevate their training outcomes. Currently, I work with many collegiate student athletes from University of California Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College, as well as various high school athletes, professional athletes, and non sport performers e.g., musicians, providing performance consulting and counseling services.
I'm Dr. Dave Botsford, a clinical and sport psychologist and the owner of Mountain Minded Performance Psychology in Santa Barbara. My primary area of expertise is working with athletes, coaches, and teams from youth to elite levels, helping individuals to refine the consistency of their performance and elevate their training outcomes. Currently, I work with many collegiate student athletes from University of California Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College, as well as various high school athletes, professional athletes, and non sport performers e.g., musicians, providing performance consulting and counseling services.
Dr. Caroline Rodriguez accepts clients located throughout the states of California, New York, and Florida. She is a licensed sport and counseling psychologist who is passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. Her professional experiences include working with Olympic, collegiate, and professional athletes, and she served as a sport psychologist for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for 5 years, where she served as a Sport Psychologist for her teams and NGBs at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cups, and domestic competitions.
Dr. Caroline Rodriguez accepts clients located throughout the states of California, New York, and Florida. She is a licensed sport and counseling psychologist who is passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. Her professional experiences include working with Olympic, collegiate, and professional athletes, and she served as a sport psychologist for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for 5 years, where she served as a Sport Psychologist for her teams and NGBs at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cups, and domestic competitions.
Every individual has a unique life story that leads them to seek help. Each stage of life provides challenges that are opportunities for growth. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and a variety of stress related medical conditions. I also have a special interest in working with clients struggling with maintaining work-life balance and intimacy in their relationships. In over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have learned that listening with empathy and developing trust with my clients are the most essential elements for healing and emotional growth.
Every individual has a unique life story that leads them to seek help. Each stage of life provides challenges that are opportunities for growth. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and a variety of stress related medical conditions. I also have a special interest in working with clients struggling with maintaining work-life balance and intimacy in their relationships. In over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have learned that listening with empathy and developing trust with my clients are the most essential elements for healing and emotional growth.
I integrate a sports psychology lens when achievement pressure intersects with self-concept, trauma, or burnout.
I specialize in working with young adults, teens, caregivers, and families navigating overwhelm, transitions, chronic stress, and challenging relationship dynamics. I support high-level performers facing intense demands, competitive dynamics, setbacks, identity shifts, and life beyond sport, drawing on my experience as a former Division I collegiate athlete.
I integrate a sports psychology lens when achievement pressure intersects with self-concept, trauma, or burnout.
I specialize in working with young adults, teens, caregivers, and families navigating overwhelm, transitions, chronic stress, and challenging relationship dynamics. I support high-level performers facing intense demands, competitive dynamics, setbacks, identity shifts, and life beyond sport, drawing on my experience as a former Division I collegiate athlete.
Whether you’re trying to find steady ground, navigating grief and trauma, or working to untangle the weight of people-pleasing/negative beliefs — therapy with me is a space to find peace and clarity amidst the pressure.
With warmth and encouragement , a trauma-informed lens, and a passion for soul validating therapy, I integrate mindfulness, movement, and inner child work to nurture the growth you desire.
Whether you’re trying to find steady ground, navigating grief and trauma, or working to untangle the weight of people-pleasing/negative beliefs — therapy with me is a space to find peace and clarity amidst the pressure.
With warmth and encouragement , a trauma-informed lens, and a passion for soul validating therapy, I integrate mindfulness, movement, and inner child work to nurture the growth you desire.
Emmanuel Allessandro Velasco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
2 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505
To me, being a therapist means serving others by walking alongside them as they work towards healing and personal growth. I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and strength-based environment where clients can boost their self-esteem, recognize personal strengths, and reclaim the power in their lives. I am particularly passionate about working with athletes and individuals from Latinx backgrounds.
To me, being a therapist means serving others by walking alongside them as they work towards healing and personal growth. I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and strength-based environment where clients can boost their self-esteem, recognize personal strengths, and reclaim the power in their lives. I am particularly passionate about working with athletes and individuals from Latinx backgrounds.
In addition, he provides individualized and team Sports Psychology services.
Dr. Segal places an emphasis on creating a safe, supportive, and confidential environment in his approach to psychotherapy. He believes in a holistic approach to healing and understands the importance of incorporating clients’ support systems into treatment. Dr. Segal is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, unlock their full potential.
In addition, he provides individualized and team Sports Psychology services.
Dr. Segal places an emphasis on creating a safe, supportive, and confidential environment in his approach to psychotherapy. He believes in a holistic approach to healing and understands the importance of incorporating clients’ support systems into treatment. Dr. Segal is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, unlock their full potential.
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Sports Performance Therapists
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.
How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.
How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.
What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.